早说了 说等案子结了请师父吃饭
“I said I'd treat Master once the case was wrapped up.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Everyone's here today. Is the case closed?”
早说了 说 等 案子结了 请师父 吃饭
“I said I'd treat Master once the case was wrapped up.”
“It's still a way off. We ordered a lot. Dig in.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese professional contexts, a senior mentor (shifu) is owed deep respect and gratitude, traditionally shown by buying them generous meals.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
already said it long ago / I told you before
Used colloquially to remind listeners of an earlier statement or promise.
treat someone to a meal
The primary social currency in Chinese culture for expressing appreciation, building relationships, or fulfilling a promise.
Marks the completion of the condition (the case being concluded) before the celebratory meal.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“It's still a way off. We ordered a lot. Dig in.”
“Let's talk about it after we eat.”
“You owe my master your life.”
“Master, dinner is ready.”
“Just wait patiently for your mentor to return.”
“stop resisting, and go sit outside to wait for dinner.”